Phase 1 Brain Cancer Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- People who have a confirmed brain tumour diagnosis of a specific type of glioma (grade 2–4), identified by laboratory testing as IDH1 R132H-wildtype, including types such as glioblastoma, diffuse astrocytoma, diffuse midline glioma, or related types
- People whose tumour tissue sample (from surgery or biopsy done before radiation) tested positive for a specific protein marker called PSMA, confirmed by a laboratory staining method
- People who have already completed standard treatment, including surgery (if the tumour could be removed) and a course of radiation therapy for their brain tumour
- People who have been on a low dose of a steroid medication (dexamethasone or equivalent, 4 mg or less per day) for at least 5 days before the first planned treatment in the trial
- People aged 18 or older
- People whose general physical functioning is at a level of 0, 1, or 2 on a standard medical scale (ECOG scale) — meaning they are able to carry out at least some daily activities (confirm with trial site)
- People whose kidneys are working at an adequate level, based on blood test results
- People whose liver is functioning at an adequate level, based on blood test results
- People whose blood counts (white blood cells, platelets, and haemoglobin) are within acceptable ranges based on blood tests
- People who are able and willing to use adequate contraception before joining the trial
- People who are able to understand the trial information and are willing to sign a consent form
Who may not be able to join:
- People whose tumour carries a different type of IDH mutation (other than the R132H type)
- People whose tumour is located within 5 mm of the brainstem, the optic chiasm, or the optic nerves
- People who received a medication called bevacizumab as part of their initial glioma treatment
- People with a life expectancy of less than 12 weeks
- People with a wound, ulcer, or bone fracture that is not healing
- People with a history of severe brain injury
- People who are not able to have repeated MRI scans during the trial
- People who have previously had radiation to more than 25% of their skeleton, or who have been treated with certain radioactive compounds (Radium-223, Strontium-89, or Samarium-153)
- People who have or have had another cancer whose history or treatment could interfere with assessing the safety or effectiveness of this trial's treatment
- People who are unable to tolerate the specialised imaging scans required (PSMA PET/MR or PSMA PET/CT)
- People with a history of viral hepatitis or chronic liver disease with active symptoms
- People with a history of problems affecting the pituitary or adrenal glands
- People with a previously diagnosed active infection, such as HIV or viral hepatitis
- People currently taking part in another clinical trial or receiving another investigational treatment
- People with known allergies or sensitivities to the trial drugs (68Ga-PSMA-11 or 177Lu-PSMA-617) or their components
- People who are currently pregnant or planning to become pregnant
- People who are unwilling to follow the trial's detailed contraception requirements
- People who have any other condition that, in the medical team's judgement, would make participation unsuitable
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
Contact this trial
Principal Investigator: Brandon Imber, MD, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Phone: 631-212-6346
Contact details sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before attending.
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Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 26 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.